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Sappho: One Hundred Lyrics: An Evocative Journey into Ancient Greek Poetry

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In "Sappho: One Hundred Lyrics," Bliss Carman presents a captivating collection that seeks to illuminate the voice of the ancient Greek poet Sappho through modern interpretation. Carman's literary style weaves lyrical beauty with a nuanced understanding of emotional depth, reflecting the nuances of desire, love, and identity that characterize Sappho's original work. The book, published during the early 20th century, emerges from the Romantic tradition, where poets sought to find transcendence in personal emotion while simultaneously engaging with the classical past, bridging antiquity and contemporary sensibilities. Bliss Carman, a prominent figure in Canadian literature, was deeply influenced by the Symbolist movement and the broader trends of Transcendentalism, which sought to elevate human experience through art. His fascination with the raw expressions of feeling found in Sappho's fragments fueled his desire to articulate the poet'Äôs intimate world, enriching the cultural landscape of his time with a vision that both honored Sappho and invigorated her voice for a new audience. This collection is highly recommended for readers interested in literary adaptation, the interplay of gender and poetry, and the timeless quest for connection through verse. Carman'Äôs lyrical homage to Sappho not only revives her work but also invites readers to explore the depths of human emotion across millennia.

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E-bog: 19. november 2019

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